spoke-n-word · barb kehr 290-1967 barb.kehratgmail.com membership rick peller 624-7060...

1

Table of Contents

Board, Staff and Meetings

2

Letter from the Vice Pres 3

Bicycle Tour 5

General Meeting Info 6

Annual Banquet 8

Bike Ride Log 9

Rides

Overview 10

Monday Traditional 11

Monday Paved Trail 11

Team Tuesday 11

Scenic Tuesday 12

Wednesday Women 14

Thursday Morning 15

Saturday S to B 16

Saturday S and L 18

Government Affairs 20

SBC Sponsors 23

Board Meeting Minutes 24

Guess who’s riding with Spokane Bike Club (see page 4)

The Spokane Bicycle Club

Spoke-N-Word September - October 2016

Sept – Oct Newsletter 2016

2

2015 Board of Officers

President Barb Kehr 509-290-1967

barb.kehrATgmail.com

Vice-President Scott Schell 954-6788

cshellwfATcomcast.net

Secretary Hershel Zellman 509-536-7745

zellpeopleATcomcast.net

Treasurer Sally Phillips 448-6271

phillips1948ATcomcast.net

Board of Directors

Position 1 Amina Giles 467-1980

ridinusa2002ATyahoo.com

Position 2 Margaret Watson 509-624-3793

bikingomaATyahoo.com

Position 3 Eric Henningsen 509-868-4689

ehhenningsenATyahoo.com

Past President Garry Kehr 990-1474

[email protected]

Ride Coordinators

Monday

Recurring Rides

Bill Mullins 325-1692

M00nmullinsATyahoo.com

Monday Paved

Trail Rides

Elaine Mayes 922-1033

victoriamayesATmac.com

Tuesday Scenic

Jan Whaley 448-5645

whaleyj2618ATcomcast.net

Sharon Morrison 710-5650

[email protected]

Team Tuesday Lila Meglio 378-8665

lfs452ATmsn.com

Wednesday

Women

Dixie Girdner 368-4701

girdnerspkATmsn.com

Thursday AM Amina Giles 467-1980

ridinusa2002ATyahoo.com

Saturday

Steady to Brisk

Sally Phillips 448-6271

phillips1948ATcomcast.net

Saturday

Steady and

Leisurely

Mary and T.J. Badger 467-8099

badgermaryAThotmail.com

Staff

Ride

Coordinator

Susan Strong 990-8877

sublstrongAToutlook.com

Newsletter

Editor

David Whipple 922-2719

dpwhipATgmail.com

Barbara Beaton 590-3814

bbeaton4769ATgmail.com

Programs

Ellen Peller 953-9468

Ellenpeller1ATgmail.com

Barb Kehr 290-1967

barb.kehrATgmail.com

Membership Rick Peller 624-7060

rfpellerATcomcast.net

Web Master Paul Swetik 238-8581

pswetikAThotmail.com

Web Editor Serge Bulan 214-669-7109

Sbul2ATyahoo.com

* ”AT” replaces @ so that the emails cannot be

scammed. To use, copy and paste then replace

the “AT” with “@“.

Board Meetings

First Tuesday of every even month

Location: REI, 1125 N Monroe St, Spokane,

WA 99201 (509) 328-9900

General Meetings:

6:30 PM (unless otherwise noted), Second

Monday of Every Month (except June, July

and August)

Mountain Gear Headquarters

6021 E. Mansfield, Spokane, WA

Click HERE for map

https://www.google.com/maps/place/6021+E+Mansfield+Ave,+Spokane+Valley,+WA+99212/@47.678403,-117.323112,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x549e1f6ec221ea1d:0x63ce7175053437e8


3

Letter from the Vice President

“What a Trip!”

When planning the Pacific Coast Bike Adventure we

completed this past June, our hope was that the actual trip

came close to meeting the “idealized” plan.

The perfect plan included lots of sunshine and little rain.

It included experienced and happy bikers who got along well

and helped each other. The plan included good food and

lots of laughter. Overall, the envisioned plan included a ton

of fun, and most importantly, everyone returned home safe

and sound without injury.

Smart trip planners hope the trip itself unfolds closely to

the idealized, envisioned plan. When it does, when the

envisioned plan and actual trip embrace, hold hands, and fall in love, like the Pacific Coast

Bike Adventure did, it is a trip positively remembered by the participants. For some,

especially new riders, it may be remembered as “special” or “magical,” igniting a yearning

within for more bike adventures to come.

At the SBC general meeting October, come listen about this incredible adventure and

hear from some of those who shared in the fun. The presentation will address topics and

questions related to this fun, like: “Do we have the best SAG support ladies on the planet?”

“Why is Margaret honking at us?” “Is this parking lot argument going to turn into a brawl?

(If so, let me warn you, don’t mess with a former high school teacher).” “Why is Becky

riding on the sidewalk?” “Where is Julie?” “Why is Ryan giving the middle finger to the

steep hills?” “Where is Dud’s wallet? “Where is Scott and why is he riding by himself in the

wrong direction?” “What do you mean the wind is blowing too hard to ride across the

bridge?” “Why is Mike wearing a garbage bag?” “Can it rain any harder and are those the

biker campers in the support van heading in wrong direction back toward Newport?”

Come to the September General Meeting and hear about this fun adventure!

Scott Schell [email protected]


4

Guess Who’s Riding with the Spokane Bicycle Club

On August 8th, I received an email asking if the club had any scheduled 45-60 minute rides

for Wednesday, August 17th from a man with a plu.edu email address. I figured he was an

academician coming to town for a conference.

Through emails I learned he’d be staying at the Red Lion on the Park, only available

between 8-10 a.m. and he averaged 15-16 mph. I described how to access the CT and

offered to put the call out for a pick up ride if he wanted company.

Didn’t hear anything until the following Tuesday afternoon when I received a phone call.

Turned out the writer of the email was a student and was asking on behalf of Governor Jay

Inslee who was flying into town late that evening - August 16th - for meetings and a debate

with Bill Bryant on Wednesday. Once I knew it was the governor and he was looking for a

quick workout before going to work, I didn’t think sending out an all-call would be

appropriate, so I called Jamie Sutherlin. (Garry was out of town.)

I wanted to show off River Front Park, the Kendall Yards extension of the CT, and the

Monday morning ride from Little Garden Café through Riverside Park. Jamie and Paula

know how to get through that area better than I do and can easily keep up with the

governor.

We met at the hotel at 8:00 a.m., met Mrs. Inslee and the security man (who was from

Spokane). Jamie gave the security man our route information, Mrs. Inslee took this picture

and off we went. It was a glorious ride. The governor chatted with all of us, took pictures

for The Legacy Project and according to Mrs. Inslee, “Jay totally enjoyed his ride!”

Barbara Kehr


5

OVERNIGHT/DAY TOUR - NEWPORT, USK AND IONE (SEPTEMBER 17-18)

Ride along the beautiful Pend ‘Oreille River on LeClerc Road!

A two day tour has been planned for Saturday, September l7 and Sunday, September 18 with an

overnight in Newport.

Day riders are invited to join us on either day for planned rides.

Ride Start: Newport, WA Safeway (west side of building) 10:00a.m.

Saturday the 17th. Newport-Usk - 25-50 miles your choice

Ride Start: The Camas Wellness Center, LeClerc Rd., Usk, WA 10:00a.m.

Sunday the 18th. Usk-Ione - 25-65 miles your choice

Lunch is available at the Deli at the Camas Wellness Center.

Pace is 10-14 mph on both rides. The route will be out and back both days. Mileages are

approximate and can be reduced at the discretion of riders. Maps will be provided. Rides are

unsupported.

For those who wish to spend the night, there are two rooms still available with king sized beds &

jetted tubs for $99 at The Walden House Bed and Breakfast. Camping is available at the B & B at

$15.00 with breakfast at $8.00. There are a hot tub and fire pit in the backyard of the B & B.

A group dinner is planned on Saturday night at Audrey’s in Newport. Beer and wine are available.

A hot breakfast will be available on Sunday for those staying at other locations for $8.00.

Breakfast is served at 8:00a.m. DEADLINE to advise coordinators is: SEPTEMBER 14!!

Additional accommodations are available at area motels in the event the B & B is full. Motel rates

are from $65-$85 per night.

Lodging contacts: The Walden House B & B (509) 447-5771

The Newport Antler Motel (509) 447-3463

Golden Spur Motor Inn 1-800-913-7787

Questions and RSVP: (We need a head count for breakfast & dinner)!

Ride Coordinators: Margaret Watson (509-624-3793)

Martha Haynes (509-468-1230


6

General Meeting September 12, 2016

Mountain Gear Headquarters 6021 E. Mansfield Rd

Spokane, WA 6:30 P.M.

Education Program: Annika LaVoie, experienced tour leader and employee of Wheel

Sport South

Bicycle Touring 101

● Essential items to pack ● Organizational tips to packing

panniers

● How to route plan the ideal trip

● Stories of touring experiences

Adventure Program: Hank Greer – SBC member, commuter, former Everyday Cyclist writer for OTM, cyclocross racer, etc.

Cyclocross – A Passion of Mine

Cyclocross is a sport you can take as

seriously as you want. You can bust a

gut or you can let your inner five-year-

old come out and play. Hank Greer

likes to focus on the latter. Join us on

Sep 12 and learn how you can race

cyclocross and have fun doing it. Hank

says it's all in the mind, which he says

he lacks…which apparently helps.


7

General Meeting October 10, 2016

Mountain Gear Headquarters 6021 E. Mansfield Rd

Spokane, WA 6:30 P.M.

Education Program: Mike Nilson – U-District Physical Therapy partner, Licensed Sports

Nutritionist, Adjunct Professor for Gonzaga, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Gonzaga,

specializes in Sports Performance training

Whole Foods: How to incorporate them in athletes’ busy lives, plus before and after

stories

Ask your questions about training and nutrition. This is the guy

who can answer them.

Adventure Program: Scott Schell, VP Spokane Bicycle Club and tour creator

SBC’s Summer Bicycle Tour on the Pacific Coast

Come and hear from some of our members who shared in this incredible adventure. (See Letter from the Vice President.)


8

Spokane Bicycle Club Annual Business Meeting and Banquet

Saturday, November 5, 2016 Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute

The Fosseen Room Doors open at 5:00 P.M. - Dinner at 5:45

P.M.

Speaker: Ammi Midstokke – Riding the 24-Hours Round the Clock Mountain Bike

Race Solo: The Inside Story

Register from September 1 - October 13 and the cost per person is $31.67 (includes meal @$25.00, [email protected]% and gratuity@18%)

Register from October 14-21 and the cost is $36.67.

Click HERE to register online or select “Events” from the menu on the club website. Registering online is preferred, but you may also send a check to Banquet, PO Box 62, Spokane, WA 99210 Buffet-style Meal includes

Sides:

Dessert:

Beverages

Coffee

Tea

Lemonade

Cash Bar. Wine and beer available. Purchase tickets for alcoholic beverages at the registration desk as you enter.

http://www.spokanebicycleclub.org/event-2322050


9

Spokane Bicycle Club Ride Log

Keep track of the organized club rides you attend. Members will be recognized

with awards at the annual club banquet in November.

Three categories:

1. ORGANIZED CLUB RIDES: are those rides, which appear in the Spokane

Bicycle Club Newsletter, announced pick up rides and the SBC Pacific

Bicycle Adventure Tour.

2. COMMUTER MILEAGE: Count all destination-oriented trips (with a purpose

other than just riding).

3. TOTAL MILES (all inclusive)

Members can submit any or all categories.

Must arrive by November 1st. Send to:

Mileage Log

Spokane Bicycle Club,

PO Box 62

Spokane, WA 99210

Or

Email: [email protected]

Total Club Miles Total Commuter Miles Total Miles

mailto:[email protected]


10

Ride Schedule Overview and Current Update

Rides are not necessarily consistent with their names as they have been in the past, so

please be sure to check each individual ride as to start time, speed and distance.

Pick Up Rides

Club members who wish to lead a “pickup” ride should contact Cyrus McLean via email at

[email protected]. Provide him with the date of the proposed ride and a ride description in the

following format: [ride name] [start time] [meet place, with address or cross streets] [pace in mph

on the level] [distance] [terrain] [regroup statement] [route description] [water/snack/eat info if

applicable] [map and cue sheet, if applicable] [weather cancellation, if applicable] [leader name and

contact cell phone number] [directions to ride start if needed]

Cyrus will email “pickup riders” alerting them of the ride.

If you are not on the pickup list and wish to be added, email Cyrus with your name and email

address. You will then be alerted when pickup rides are announced.

If you have any questions about this, do not hesitate to contact Cyrus or Susan Strong at

[email protected].

Other AREA RIDES offered by Local Groups / Bike Shops:

Please check with ride area for any updates to group rides

Wheel Sport East - every Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Fitness Fanatics - every Thursday evening 6 pm

BADDLANDS - Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday rides

Email: ([email protected])

Bike Hub – every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

Two Wheel Transit - Two Wheel Transit has a no drop shop ride every Wednesday

No drop means don't show off and hammer off the front; stay with the ride leader (Geoff). Mingle

with the other riders and have fun. Leaves at 5:30 from Two Wheel's lot on South Perry. Facebook

page (here).



http://www.wheelsporteast.com/?page_id=16

http://www.fitfanatics.com/news/spokane-bike-shops-best-shop-ride/

http://www.baddlands.org/


http://www.twowheeltransit.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Two-Wheel-Transit/293937275572


11

Reminders: The start time is the departure time, not the arrival time.

Note: The icon, is added if there are two possible rides in one listing.

MONDAY MORNING Traditional Recurring Rides

Start time: 9:00 am through September 12 (will ride on September 5, Labor Day) *Starting September 19 ride will start at 10:00 am. Meet: Little Garden Cafe 2901 W Northwest Blvd. Description: LGC to 9 Mile Dam via Aubrey White Centennial Trail. Stop at Tin Cup for eats & coffee. Return same route to LGC. Pace: 14-16 mph on level: some hills. Distance: 22 miles. Ride goes rain or shine, except for lightning. Leader: Bill Mullins 509-325-1692

*LABOR DAY MONDAY – September 5 Start: 7:00 am Meet: Mission Park. Route: Ride all the way to Rathdrum for the Lion's Club Breakfast. (Got to leave early before all the food is gone!) Distance: 55 miles Leader: Charlie Greenwood 624-8617 or 280-8135

MONDAY MORNING/AFTERNOON Paved Trail Recurring Rides

Note: A change has been made in starting location for September and October since Argonne is

under construction and affecting ease of access to Maringo Trailhead. The construction project is

expected to last until mid-October.

September rides begin 10:00 a.m. (No ride on Labor Day, Sept. 5)

October rides begin 1:15 p.m.

Meet: Mirabeau Park, parking lot next to restrooms - located on Mirabeau Parkway between Pines Road and Indiana Avenue in Spokane Valley. Pace: leisurely. 10-12. Distance: 20 miles, mostly flat, group stays together. Route: Mirabeau Park to Gateway Park on Centennial Trail, out and back. Eat: this a calorie free ride. Rain cancels. Leader: Elaine Mayes 995.8982 or 922.1033

Team Tuesday Ride Schedule

September 6 Cheney Plateau Start: 10:00 am (Note time!) Meet: Trading Co. Store, 4 CheneySpokane Rd. Pace: 10-14 mph Distance: 33+ miles Terrain: gravel through People’s Park, some hills, paved trail, bike lanes, isolated country roads Route: Hwy 195 to Inland Empire Way. People’s Park, Gov’t Way then FLT to Cheney. Eat at the Mason Jar. Return via Curtis Rd, Sherman, Taylor, L. on Cedar then descend on Lincoln Way to Qualchan returning toTrading Co. No drop ride. Ride cancels due to rain. Leader: Blair Strong 448-6005 or 220-9082

September 13 Aladdin Valley Roundtrip Meet: 8:00 am Thomas Hammer at 319 Hastings Road. Carpool to Angus McDonald Park in Colville, N. Main St. and 7th Avenue. Ride: Aladdin Valley out and back. Eat: Mustang Grill in Northport. Distance: 76 Trombones (miles) round trip to Aladdin and back. Pace: 12-14 mph. Terrain: Combo of easy hilly rollers and flats. Leader: Charlie Greenwood, 624-8616 or cell, 280-8135


12

September 20 Cheney Loop Start Start: 10:00 am Meet: Fish Lake Trail head at Sunset Hwy and Gov’t Way. Pace: 12-14 mph Distance: 35.5 miles Fish lake Trail; Regroup occasionally. Eat at Mason Jar & return to Fish Lake Trail head. Bring water and snacks. Heavy rain cancels as does high winds. Leader: Kiyomi Walker 509-723-8952

September 27 Saltese Lake Loop Start: 9:00 am Meet: Edgecliff Park at 6th and Park Rd. Pace: 12-14 mph. Distance: 36 mi. Terrain: Some hills with moderate climb around Saltese Lake. Regroup: Frequent. Route Description: Appleway to Dishman to 16th to to University to 32nd to Sullivan to Saltese, around the "lake" back to Barker and return on Centennial Trail. Eat: Skyway Cafe. Heavy rain cancels. Maps and cue provided. Leader: Garry Kehr 509-990-1474

October 4 Stateline Loop via Both Sides of the River Start: 10:00 am Meet: Maringo Trailhead on Centennial Trail Pace: 12-15 mph Distance: ~30 mi. Terrain: flat Regroup: where necessary Route: Out along roads on north side of Spokane River and back along Centennial Trail, Eat: TBD by group, Map/cue sheet: yes, Weather cancellation: rain cancels Leader: Barb Kehr, 509-290-1967

Oct. 11: No Ride Scheduled Oct. 18: No Ride Scheduled Oct. 25: No Ride Scheduled



Scenic Tuesday Ride Schedule

Scenic Riders also has occasional Thursday rides. Call Jan Whaley 509.448.5645 or Sharon

Morrison 509.710.5650 if interested. SCENIC TUESDAY Ride Schedule

September 6 CDA HISTORIC TREE RIDE. Start: 9:00 am Meet: Riverstone Park off Northwest

Blvd. in CDA. (If coming from Spokane, take Exit 11 off I-90 east.) Pace: Leisurely (10-12 mph)

Distance: 20 miles Terrain: mostly flat, some hills. Route: Ride into CDA and visit 3-4 trees that

are of significant value according to their species. We will continue to ride in the area. On our

return, we will visit 3-4 more trees before returning to Riverstone Park. Occasional breaks. Eat:

Bardenay’s Leader: Shirley Sturts 208.664.5318


13

September 13 EASTSIDE/WESTSIDE SOUTH HILL. Start: 9:00 am Meet: Rocket Market, 43rd and Hatch. Parking is not good at the market, so park on Scott or Hatch on either side of the market. Pace: Leisurely (10-12 mph) Distance: 18 miles Terrain: mostly flat, some hills. Route: We’ll flatten most hills by not going below 29th. Occasional breaks. Eat: Rocket Market Deli. Leader: Fred Strange 509.995.8192

September 20 MILLWOOD AND EAST. Start: 9:00 am Meet: Millwood Park (east of Argonne on Frederick.) Pace: Leisurely (10-12 mph) Distance: 20 miles Terrain: mostly flat. Route: Ride to Centennial Trail via Empire to Pines and then on to Harvard. Eat: Caruso’s (Argonne & Montgomery) Leader: Dixie Girdner 509.368.4701

September 27 NORTH VALLEY RAMBLE. Start: 9:00 am Meet: Walmart on Broadway east of Sullivan. Park on southeast side near Lowe’s. Pace: Leisurely (10-12 mph) Distance: 20 mi. Terrain: mostly flat. Route: Ride from the valley to Stateline area & back. Occasional breaks. Eat: IHOP in the valley mall. Leader: Margaret Watson 509.624.3793

October 4 PARK TO PARK RIDE. Start: 9:00 am Meet: parking lot in front of Round Table Pizza, 44th & Regal. Pace: Leisurely (10-12 mph) Distance: 18-20 miles Terrain: mostly flat/some hills. Route: Enjoy many of the parks on South Hill. Occasional breaks. Eat: Round Table Pizza. Leader: Jan Whaley 509.448.5645 h / 509.994.8173 c

October 11 COEUR d’ALENE RIDE. Start: 9:00 am. Meet: Riverstone Park in Coeur d’Alene, west side of pond. Pace: Leisurely (10-12 mph) Distance: 20 miles Terrain: mostly flat, some hills. Route: We’ll take a scenic tour along the river, parks, & lake. Occasional breaks. Eat: Anthony’s at Coeur d’Alene (east of the pond -1926 W. Riverstone Dr.) Leader: Judy Waring 208.765.5378

October 18 SCENIC CENTENNIAL TRAIL. Start: 9:00 a.m. Meet: Maringo Trailhead. Pace: Leisurely (10-12 mph) Distance: 20 miles Terrain: mostly flat. Route: Ride to Harvard Rd. & back. Occasional breaks. Eat: Longhorn Barbecue on Argonne. Leader: Jerry Etchison 509.624.3457

October 25 NORTHEAST VALLEY MEANDER. Start: 9:30 am (Note later time!) Meet at Harvard Trailhead. Pace: Leisurely (10-12 mph) Distance: 15-20 miles Terrain: mostly flat. Route: Ride through the areas north and east of the trailhead. Occasional breaks. Eat: True Legends Grill (Mission at Harvard traffic circle.) Leader: Margaret Watson 509.624.3793


14

Wednesday Women’s Ride/Walk Schedule

These are no-drop rides, no one gets left behind.

September 7 Trail of the CdA’s 10:00 am (Note later start time due to driving distance) Meet: Cataldo Mission Inn Restaurant. I-90 East, take Exit 40 at Cataldo, ID (not Exit 39) Route: Ride trail east Distance: 20 miles Terrain: Mostly flat. Eat: Mission Inn Restaurant Ride Leader: Dixie Girdner, 509-368-4701 Walk Leader: Sue Whitney or TBD Route: Trail. 4-5 miles. Steady rain cancels. September 14 Medical Lake and Veteran’s Cemetery Start: 9:00 am Meet: Lefevre St. Bakery/Café, 123 LeFevre St, Medical Lake. Distance: 15-20 Miles. Terrain: Mostly flat Route: local roads including Veteran’s cemetery Eat: Lefevre St Bakery/Cafe Ride Leader: Susan Strong. 448-6005 0r 990-8877 Walk Leader: Cindy King 389-1144 Distance: 4 miles, around the Lake. September 21 South Hill Ramble Start: 9:00 am Meet: St. Stephen’s Church, 57th & Hatch. Terrain: Mostly flat, a few doable hills. Eat: Luna Café, 5620 So. Perry at 57th Ave. Ride Leader: Margaret Watson cell 509-279-9773, or home 509-624-3793 Walk Leader: Lois Howes, 509-953-0122 Distance: 4-5 miles, some hills. September 28 West Plains Start: 10:00 am (Note time change!) Meet: Karen Carlberg’s home, 927 S. Azalea Distance: 17 Miles. Terrain: Mostly flat, moderate hills Eat: Karen’s house, potluck. Ride Leader: Karen Carlberg, 509-624-6989. Walk Leader: Pat Cwik, 714-9707 Distance: 4 miles in Arboretum. October 5 Deer Park, Clayton, Williams Valley Start: 10:00 am Meet: Deer Park/Mix Park on Dahl Rd. Directions: Drive North on 395 to Deer Park, 4th Exit on Dahl Rd, turn right, Park is on right ½ mile. Distance: 15-20 miles. Terrain: Mostly flat Eat: 1st St. Grill, Ride Leader: Margaret Watson, cell 509-279-9773, home 509-624-3793 Walk Leader: Sue Whitney, 991-7288. Walkers will do Missile Site Rd., 4 miles, dirt trail. October 12 Cd’A Centennial Trail Start: 10:00 am Meet: Riverstone Park, CDA Pace: 10-12 mph Distance: 20 miles Terrain: flat Ride Description: Out and back on CT Eat: Bardonay Ride Leader: Betty Ledlin Walk Leader: Kathy Conlin, 927-7161, Tubbs Hill, 4 miles, dirt trail, rocks, some hills. October 19 Ride to Elk Start: 10:00 am Meet: Yokes North. Pace: 10-12 mph. Distance: 20 miles. Ride Description: Towards Elk on side roads Eat: Twigs North. Ride Leader: Dixie Girdner, 509-368-4701. Walk Leader: Sue Whitney, 991-7288. Bear Lake, will carpool from Yokes, 4 miles, some hills. October 26 Fish Lake Trail Start: 10:00 am Meet: Fish Lake Trail at Gov’t Way trailhead Pace: 10-12 mph. Distance: 19 miles Terrain: Flat. Ride Description: Out and back on trail. Eat: Chaps Ride Leader: Elaine Mays 509-995-8982 Walk Leader: Pat Cwik, 714-9707. Fish LakeTrail out and back, flat and paved, 4-6 miles. November 2 Riverside State Park Start: 10:00 am Meet: Mukogowa Cultural Center @ Ft. George Wright. Pace: 10 -12 mph. Distance: 15-18 miles Terrain: Some hills (B) Ride Description: 7 mile loop on Govt. Way and Riverside State Park back to start. Eat: Brown Bag at Cultural Center. Ride Leader: Dixie Girdner 509-368-4701 Walk Leader: Joy Sabado, 714-623-2675, approx. 5 miles, dirt/stone trail, some hills.


15



Thursday Morning Ride Schedule

September 8 Cheney to Williams Lake via Turnbull Wildlife Refuge. Start: 10:00 am Meet: Mitchell’s Harvest Foods, 116 W 1st (at J St), Cheney. Distance: 29 miles. Pace: Moderate, 14-16 mph. Terrain: mostly gentle rolling hills with one short steeper hill out of Williams Lake. Regroup: Occasionally and at turns. Route description: Cheney Plaza Rd, Rock Lake Rd, Williams Lake Rd, Mullinex Rd. Break or lunch at Klink’s in Williams Lake. Rain cancels. Ride leader: Don Carlton 747-5581 September 15 Nine Mile Loop Start: 9:00 am Meet: Little Garden Cafe (LGC) 2901 W Northwest Blvd. Description: LGC to 9 Mile Dam via Aubrey White Centennial Trail. Stop at Tin Cup for eats & coffee. Return same route to LGC. Pace: 14-16 mph on level: some hills. Distance: 22 miles. Ride goes rain or shine, except for lighting. Leader: Kiyomi Walker (509)723-8952 September 22 South Hill-Palouse Loop Start: 10:00 am (note change in start time) Meet: Huckleberry’s South Monroe, Pace: 12-14, Distance: 23 miles,Terrain: Rolling hills, Route: From Huckleberry’s parking lot, go south on Lincoln to 25th to Bernard. High Drive, Hatch, 57th to Helena, 63rd, Regal, 65th to Palouse Hwy. Windmill to Willow Springs, Palouse, Baltimore to Hangman Valley. Hatch to 195 to Inland Empire Hwy to 7th to Oak to 9th to Madison & back to Huckleberries. Regroup at determined points. Eat: Huckleberry’s Bistro after ride, Bad weather cancels. Leader: Barb Kehr, 509-290-1967 September 29 Hayden Lake Loop Start: 10:00 am Meet: Finukane Park, N 4th and E. Prairie, Hayden, ID; (Directions to park: I-90 East to Rt 95 North in Coeur d’Alene. Turn right on E Prairie Ave off of Rt 95 North in Hayden. Park is a few blocks on the left.) Pace: moderate, 14-16 mph Distance: 23 miles Terrain: hilly; Regroup as needed Eat: TBD, after ride Leader: Don Carlton 747-5581 October 6 FLT – Cheney Andrus Loop Start: 10:00 am. Meet: Fish Lake Trailhead (Government way and Sunset) Pace: 12-14 mph. Distance: 30.6 mi. Terrain: Mostly flat with a couple of minor hills. Regroup: Frequent. Route Description: Fish Lake Trail to Cheney, Andrus, Spotted Road, Thorp and back. Eat: Mason Jar – Mid ride. Heavy rain or winds >17mph cancels. Maps and cue provided. Leader: Garry Kehr 509-990-1474 October 13 Spangle-Paradise Loop Start: 10:00 am Meet: Harvester Restaurant in Spangle, Pace: 12-14 mph, Distance: 29 miles, Terrain: Mostly flat with a few rolling hills, Route: Hwy 195, Paradise, Smythe, Sherman, Anderson, Curtis, Cheney-Spangle Loop. Regroup: At major intersections and as needed. Eat: Harvester after the ride. Bad weather cancels. Leader: Barb Kehr 509-290-1967 October 20 Thorpe-Cheney Start: 10:00 am Meet: 1623 W. 11th Ave. (Castellaw’s home) Pace: 14-16 on flats Route: To Inland Empire Way up to195. Cross at Thorpe up to Assembly out to Andrus to Cheney. Break stop at Mason Jar in Cheney. Return on Cheney-Spangle to Curtis down to Sherman to Cheney-Spokane back to Inland Empire Way to start. Terrain: Some short hills, mostly flat Distance: 32 miles. Rain and high winds cancel. No map. Leader: Gloria Castellaw (509) 991-4643


16

October 27 Inland Rd. Rollers, Start: 10:00 am Meet: Coeur D'Alene Park in Browne's Addition Pace: 12-15 Avg. Distance: Either 23miles (short) or about 42 miles (long) if opting to ride up Four Mounds and down Charles Rd. back to the Tin Cup in 9-Mile Falls. Terrain: Hilly. Will regroup ride at major turns. Description: Coeur D'Alene Park out Gov't Way up Trails Rd. to Old Trails Rd., Inland Rd and back to 7-Mile Rd. Intersection. At Inland Rd and 7-Mile will be the choosing point: either go left up Four Mounds and back through to Charles Rd and then down Charles Rd into 9-Mile Falls or just turn right onto 7-Mile Rd and proceed through Riverside State Park back to Govt. Way and the ride start. Bring water and snacks until stop at 9-Mile at the Tin Cup Cafe, if long route, or no food stop if short route. No map will be provided. Weather that will cancel ride: ice, snow, rain, sleet, hail or high wind. Leader: Lila Meglio, 378-8665



Saturday Steady to Brisk Rides

September 3 Mountain/Crossbike ride Murray Start: 8:00 am (Note time!) Meet: Trading Company, Sprague & McDonald Road. Carpool to Wallace Chamber of Commerce. Pace: 10-12. Distance: 62 miles. Terrain: hilly. Dirt Forest Service Road from Burke to the Thompson Pass Highway. Regroup at turns. Map: probably. Description: Burke, NF7623, (turn left at Thompson Pass Highway), Thompson Pass, Murray, Dobson Pass. There may be a mountain bike shortcut from Canyon Creek Road to Thompson Pass on the Idaho Centennial Trail if it's in good condition. Eat: Murray. Leader: Charlie Greenwood, 624-8617, 280-8135. September 10 Peone Prairie and Greenbluff Start: 9:00 am Meet: Spokane Christian Center, Bigelow Gulch at Argonne. Pace: 14-16. Distance: @35 miles.Terrain: rolling hills with one longer climb up Greenbluff. Map: no. Regroup as needed. Eat: Harvest House for snack. Heavy rain cancels. Leader: Lila Meglio, 378-8665. September 17 Fertile Valley/Diamond Lake Start: 9:00 am Meet: Riverside High School pkg lot (sw corner of Jct of Hwy 2 & Deer Park-Milan Rd.) Pace: 14-15. Distance: 58 miles. Terrain: Rolling with a few uphill testers. Description: Fertile Vly/Sacheen Lk/Deer Vly/Newport/Diamond Lk. Eat: Newport. Leader: Bob Bowley, 534-5501 September 24 Clayton/Wild Rose Prairie Start: 9:00 am Meet: Starbucks at Wandermere, 12408 N. Division. Pace: 12-14 mph. Distance: 55 miles .Terrain: Flat with some steeper hills. Description: Hastings Rd, Mill Rd, Little Spokane River Dr.,Perry Rd, Deer Park Milan Rd ,Crawford Rd, Short Rd, Montgomery Rd, Hwy. 2,Clayton,Williams Valley Rd. Burroughs Rd, Monroe Rd, Austin Rd, Ballard Rd, Dartford Dr., Mill Rd, Hastings Rd. Eat: Clayton. Regroup at turns. Steady rain cancels. Call leader if in doubt. Leader: Bill Mullins, 509-325-1692 October 1 Northport Start: 8:00 am (NOTE time!) Meet: Thomas Hammer 319 Hastings Road. Carpool to Kettle Falls Visitor Center. Pace: 12-14 mph. Distance: 65 miles. Route: Columbia River Loop. Williams Lake, Northport, China Bend. Three miles of dirt approaching China Bend. (It was good the last time we went there). Eat: Mustang Grill or somewhere else interesting. Food available at Meyers Falls Market or Harvest Foods before or after the ride. Regroup as needed. Leader: Charlie Greenwood, 624-8617, 280-8135.


17

October 8 FLT to Spangle Start: 10:00 am Meet: Coeur d'Alene Park in Browne's Addition. Pace: 14-16 mph. Distance: 50 miles Terrain: rolling hills. Description: Fish Lake Trail to Cheney, then on to Spangle via backroads. Regroup at turns. Eat: Spangle. Bring pocket snacks. Leader: Sally Phillips 448-6271 October 15 To Rockford with Rollers Start: 10:00 am Meet: University High School at 32nd Ave & Pines Rd Pace: 14-16. Distance: 35-40 miles. Terrain: Will be hilly with rolling hills. The route will be more uphill at the first part of the ride descending upon return. Regroup at major turns. Description: 32nd Ave, Pines Road, Madison Rd, Thorpe Rd, Dishman Mica RD to SR 27. Continue on SR27 to Elder Rd. Turn east on Elder Rd then turn on Molter Rd, Stringham Rd to ride downhill into Rockford. Return on SR 27 to make left turn on to Palouse Highway. Right on Madison Rd. Downhill to make a left turn on to Dishman Mica Rd. Turning on Thorpe and Madison Rds. again to return to University High School. Regroup as needed. Eat: Bring snacks. Will stop in Rockford at a convenience store for additional food and water. Heavy rail will cancel. Call ride leader if in doubt. Leader: Joe Schretenthaler 487-3412 Cell 389-9597. October 22 Start: 10:00 am Meet: Trading Company at McDonald and E. Sprague. Pace: 12-15 mph. Distance: 30-40 miles. Terrain: hilly, with one big climb on Quinnimose. Description: Ride east on 24th up Ridgemont, Chapman, Conklin, Jackson, Linke to 32nd/Saltese Lake Road, up over Quinnmose to Liberty Lake and back on Appleway, and 4th Avenue. Eat: bring snacks and water. Eat after the ride TBD. Rainy or cold weather may shorten the ride route. Leaders: Frank and Sheila Ping, 924-1814. October 29 Elk-Milan-Chattaroy-Shady Slope Start: 10:00 am Meet: Yokes Fresh Market, 14202 N. Market. Pace: 12-15. Mileage: 43. Terrain: rolling hills, a couple short steep pitches, one longer 1+ mile climb. Regroup as needed. Eat: convenience stores along the way. Leader: Sally Phillips, 448-6271. November 5 End of Daylight Saving Time mountain bike ride. Start: 9:00 am (Note time!) The last day of enough daylight to do a long ride. Meet: Sandifur Bridge parking lot. Carpool to Rosalia. Ride: Mountain bike the John Wayne Trail from Rosalia to Tekoa. Distance: 35 Miles. Terrain: flat, but unpaved. Eat: Tekoa. Leader: Leader: Charlie Greenwood, 624-8617, 280-8135.


18



Saturday Steady and Leisurely Rides

September 3 Centennial Trail, Liberty Lake - Post Falls Start: 9:30 am. Meet: Liberty Lake parking lot between McDonald’s & Starbucks (1340 N. Liberty Lk. Rd.). Pace: 10-14 mph (go at your own pace, out and back). Distance: 25 to 30 miles. Terrain: Flat to rolling. Regroup: Optional. Route: Appleway to C.T., stateline area, ID C.T. to Post Falls (go to 10:45 am & return (same route or Seltice Way or WA C.T. & Harvard Rd.) Eat: Cork House (kitchen & bar), 1400 N. Meadowwood Lane, (corner of Mission & Meadowwood) Liberty Lake (southeast of meeting spot). If Rain: eat first, ride later. Leader: Gene Morely, 468-2139.

September 10 Sontag – 5 Fingers Start: 9:30 am. Meet: Sontag Park. Allow 30 minutes driving time from downtown. From Francis Avenue (a.k.a. Hwy 291) proceed west & northwest to Charles Road (bridge just beyond dam). Turn left on Charles & go 0.3 mile. Park on right. Pace: 10-14 mph. Distance: 21 miles. Terrain: flat to gentle grades. Regroup: Occasional. Route: New C.T. segment to Nine Mile Recreation Area, Hedin, Tormey, Little Spokane Trailhead, Long Lake boat ramp, Spokane House, Charles Rd. Eat: Tin Cup Café If Rain: eat first, then ride. Leaders: Mary & T.J. Badger, 467-8099.

September 17 Spangle to Rosalia Start: 9:30 am. Meet: Harvester Restaurant, 410 W. 1st, Spangle, WA. Directions to start: Approximately 15 miles south of Spokane, on Hwy 195, turn east onto Cheney-Spangle Rd. Park vehicles to right & rear of Harvester. Pace: ride for 1 hour and 15 minutes at whatever speed the rider prefers, then return on same route. Distance: 32 miles to Rosalia, some would make it to Rosalia, and others would turn back at a closer point. Terrain: Rolling. Regroup: Optional. Route: Old 195, which parallels Hwy 195. Eat: Harvester Restaurant. If Rain: eat first, then ride. Leader: Bob Olson, 509-595-2565 (Colfax) or reogrand60ATyahoo.com.

September 24 Centennial Trail, Mirabeau Meadows to East Start: 9:30 am. Meet: Parking lot adjacent to flush bathrooms, 0.7 mile from Indiana or 0.8 mile from Pines on Mirabeau Pkwy. Pace: Steady 12-14 mph or Leisurely 10-12 mph. Distance: ~20 to ~24 miles. Terrain: flat to gentle hills. Regroup: bathroom at dog park. Route: Centennial Trail, Mirabeau Meadows to State Line and return. Eat: Applebee’s, 12217 E. Mission Ave. (Pines & Mission). Steady Rain cancels, call if question. Leader: Dixie Girdner, 368-4701.

October 1 C.O.S.T. – Waikiki - Hatchery - 1898 Start: 10:00 am. Meet: Kalispel Golf Course (formerly Spokane Country Club), 2010 W. Waikiki Rd. Park car in immediate right hand corner as you drive in. Pace: 10-14 mph. Distance: 22-26 miles. Terrain: Flat to gentle grades with ~ 6 to 8 short hills. Regroup: Frequent. Route: Waikiki, Fairwood, Mill, Addison, Children of the Sun Trail (C.O.S.T.) out & return, Hastings, Bellwood, Waikiki plus optional Highlands, Fish Hatchery, & St. George’s Rd. Eat: 1898 Restaurant (formerly Country Club). If Rain: eat first, then ride. Leaders: Mary & T.J. Badger, 467-8099.


19

October 8 Dishman – Mica / Belmont Autumn Leaf Loop Start: 10:00 am. Meet: Brown’s Park, northeast corner of Pines & 32nd (near University H.S.). Pace: 10-14 mph. Distance: 16.2 to 24.2 miles (map provided). Terrain: Flat to gentle grades to steep grades. Regroup: Occasional. Route: Pines, Madison, Thorpe (Mohawk option), Dishman – Mica, Hwy 27, Belmont (optional), Hwy. 27 (Jackson option), Palouse Hwy, Madison, & return to Brown’s Park Eat: Savageland Pizza, 700 S. Dishman Rd. If Rain: eat first, then ride. Leaders: Mary & T.J. Badger, 467-8099.

October 15 Waitts Lake Autumn Leaf Loop Start: 10:00 am. Meet: Kountry Korner Restaurant (Springdale). From Spokane go north on Hwy. 395 to Loon Lake. Turn left on Hwy. 292 & go ~ 6 miles. Kountry Korner is in the southwest corner of the junction of Hwys. 292 & 231. Park in dirt lot away from the restaurant. If you prefer, you can take Hwy. 231 to Springdale from Reardan or Hwy. 291. Pace: 10-14 mph. Distance: 19.6 to 26.7 miles (map provided). Terrain: mostly gentle grades, a few short hills, one steep. Regroup: optional, follow map. Route: Hwy. 231 north for 3.8 miles, left on Long Prairie Rd. for 6 miles, left on Loop Rd, circle lake counter-clockwise to Long Prairie Rd (7.1 miles), and return reversing route. Eat: Kountry Korner. If Rain:

eat first, then ride. Leaders: Mary & T.J. Badger, 467-8099.

October 22 Centennial Trail Loop – T.J. Meenach Bridge to Long Lake Start: 10:00 am. Meet: Westgate Park, 5432 W Conestoga Dr. From the intersection of W. Francis and N. Assembly, go north ¾ mi. on Nine Mile Rd. Turn left onto Rifle Club Rd, go 1 block, left on Old Fort Dr, go 1 block, and right on Conestoga Dr. Pace: 12 – 14 mph. Distance: 27 miles. Terrain: Flat to some hills. Regroup: Occasionally. Route: Start at Westgate Park, go west on Rifle Club Rd , then east on Aubrey White Pkwy., cross TJ Meenach Bridge to C.T. west to Government Way and Aubrey White/C.T. to Seven Mile. Continue north on C.T. to W. Charles Rd and Sontag Park. Ride new section of Centennial Trail 2.2 miles further to Nine Mile Recreation Area. Return on same route to Seven Mile Bridge, Aubrey White,to Rifle Club Rd and Westgate Park. Eat: Fieldhouse Pizza at Assembly and Wellesley. Rain: rain cancels ride. Leaders: Mark Bidle 509-688-5319 and Lori Livingstone 509-230-4293.

October 29 Arboretum - Fish Lake Trail (F.L.T.) - Cheney Start: 10:00 am. Meet: Finch Arboretum (Look for Arboretum sign from Sunset Blvd., half mile west of Government Way). Rendezvous at “F” Street and Woodland Blvd. Park vehicle along Woodland Blvd. Pace: Leisurely to Steady 10 – 14 mph (choose your own pace). Distance: 31 miles Terrain: Mostly gentle grades, some moderate hills and one short steep climb. Regroup: At turns and as needed. Route: Arboretum, Woodland, Rosamond, 13th Ave., F.L.T., Scribner, Cheney-Spokane, Myers Park, F.L.T., Cheney-Spangle, Mason Jar (return reversing same route). Map available. Eat: Mason Jar. Rain: Heavy rain cancels. Leader: Gary Wingate (360) 713-8774.


20

Government Affairs

Several trail improvements, long in the works, have been completed:

S. Havana bike lanes – The lanes are now done, with 'pervious paving' installed. Lanes connects with the 44th Ave bike/ped trail, carrying users to an improved crossing at Freya. From that point bike lanes proceed to 42nd and the Hazel's Creek natural area. Bicycle Advisory Board members put on a celebration of the Havana bike lanes on 8/2, with about 25 attendees enjoying a 4+ mile ride over the new amenities.

Centennial Trail extension to the west of Sontag 2.2 miles. The Monday club ride recently explored this extension of the CT to Long Lake Campground. The Trail now picks up from Sontag Park, meandering through fairly shady pine woods for about 2 miles before descending via switchbacks down to the Nine Mile Recreation Area Campground. At the campground are restrooms, a covered picnic area, parking and a lovely inlet on the Spokane River. Here's a picture from the Spokesman blog.

Lower Ben Burr Trail – has been paved. Fencing is currently being installed along cliff edges. There are now good, paved accesses both from Liberty Park at the west end and from 11th & Fiske, at the east end above Underhill Park. Workers are still adding concrete pads to integrate existing sidewalk, and to connect the long-standing Napa trail to the new Ben Burr paving. To the east of Liberty Park, the City is working on the trail connection to 2nd. Paving for the designated connection from Liberty Park to Trent via Perry, Ivory, Erie, is in progress. Yippee – an alternative method for getting from downtown to the east end of the South Hill. The Bicycle Advisory Board is considering putting on a celebratory bike ride to recognize the completion of the Trail.

Downtown bike lanes will be finished by the end of the construction season.


21

Bicycle Advisory Board News The BAB has a couple board applications pending, but still has at least one vacancy. If you are a City resident and interested in serving, contact Mike Tresidder, [email protected]. The board meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month. BAB members get early information on bicycle-related activities in the city, and are asked for advice on shaping bicycle amenities. The BAB provides a voting member of the Citizens Transportation Advisory Board, which decides which residential streets to work on next. They also provide a member to the Plan Commission Transportation Subcommittee, which prioritizes capital projects. The City is responsible for the western portion of the Millwood Trail, from Greene St to Felts Field. They have a solicitation out for a consultant to provide engineering for an alignment and a 30% engineering plan for the trail. The City of Millwood, which is responsible for one mile of the Trail, from Vista east to the Trent overpass, has a funding application in to build their chunk. They expect a decision this fall. That leaves a gap between the two jurisdictions, which may be handled by Spokane County. People for Bikes is offering a program called 'Big Jump' which they describe as: The Big Jump Project is a three-year effort to help 10 places achieve a big jump in biking – a doubling or tripling of people riding – by building a network of safe and comfortable places to ride and engaging the community. The goal is also to validate a core concept: that, if a city does all the right things, more people will ride and the community will be a better place to live, work and play. People for bikes will offer technical assistance to ten communities, each grant valued at $250,000. The City of Spokane has submitted a letter of intent to apply, with applications due end of October. The area of focus has not been decided yet. Mentioned: Sans Souci-area bridge across the Spokane River; or building on some project already on the 6 year plan. Pick a zip code and focus in one area. There will be an open house to discuss a master plan for Edwidge Woldson Park (formerly Pioneer Park). Included will be a presentation of 3 connectivity concepts for providing bike/ped linkage between the Park and Cliff Drive. This is the most troublesome area for realizing a greenway connection between downtown and Cliff and Manito Parks. Open house will be on 9/13, 6 PM at Corbin Art Center, 507 W. 7th. The three options include: switchbacks across the hillside; circling the park perimeter; stairs, with a runnel that would allow cyclists to push a bike as they walk the stairs. Link Spokane – There will be open houses in September to discuss the Comp Plan's Transportation chapter, with includes the bike master plan. Note: New standards have developed for arterials, with lane with of 11 ft on the outer lane, 10 on the inside lane (trucks would not use this lane). This allows opportunities for wider, buffered bike lanes. BAB has been working on best practices for installing bike racks and corrals, starting with a survey of how other cities are doing it. Denver seems to have the best application form - simple, and versatile, as it can be used for either a rack or corral. In some cities, the city bears the expense of installation, with the requesting business agreeing to cover maintenance. That has the advantage of consistency in type of rack installed. In Spokane, the Downtown Spokane Partnership installs



22

racks in the downtown business district. There is no funding mechanism for places outside the downtown core. New buildings are now required to have bike parking. It would improve compliance if the City identified a preferred vendor or style of rack to assist developers in meeting the code requirement. Spokane Regional Transportation Council There is a nifty map of current projects funded thru the Council. See http://www.srtc.org/tip.html. Click on any of the project lines for details on projects. For example, the map shows Bigelow Gulch road getting an upgrade in 2018 that will include 8 ft bike/ped lanes. That's great news for anyone like me who has been intimidated biking on twisty, narrow Bigelow Gulch Rd. Appleway Trail The next 1 mile phase to be constructed will be between Pines Road and Evergreen Road. This phase is funded and scheduled for 2018. Two additional parts have been funded: Balfour to University, scheduled for buildout 2019, and Evergreen to Sullivan, set to be built in 2020.(details are on the srtc map listed above). 'The final phase of the trail from Sullivan Road to Corbin Road

will be constructed at a later date, completing the 5.2‐mile path through the heart of the City'. The project will provide a much needed route for non‐motorized travel along Spokane Valley’s principle

east‐west commercial arterial, connecting the Pence‐Cole Valley Transit Center, business districts, schools, and medium‐high density housing. The pathway will eventually be connected to Sprague Avenue by way of signage, side street routes, and connections directly to some businesses. The

intent is to make the path an easily accessible route for non‐motorized travel on the Sprague‐Appleway corridor. The path will include enhanced arterial crossings with pedestrian HAWK beacons, medians and pedestrian rapid flashing beacons at the higher traffic volume locations. ' (from Spokane Valley website). – Sally Phillips

http://www.srtc.org/tip.html


23

Sponsorship Program

Objective:

Fund a speaker's bureau for Spokane Bicycle Club

Support The League of American Bicyclists training program

Collaborate with governmental and non-governmental organizations with common bicycling

advocacy goals.

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

http://www.mountaingear.com/webstore/


24

Spokane Bicycle Club Board Meeting

August 2, 2016

REI

Board Members Present: Barb Kehr (President), Garry Kehr (Immediate Past President), Scott Schell (Vice-President), Hershel Zellman (Secretary), and Margaret Watson. Board Members Absent: Eric Henningsen, Sally Phillips (Treasurer), and Amina Giles.

Guests: Susan and Blair Strong.

Call to Order: at 6:02 pm by President Barb Kehr.

Agenda: Presented by Barb and accepted with some additions.

Minutes: of June 7, 2016 meeting were approved without additions or corrections.

Treasurer’s Report: Sally was not present, but provided us with Cash Flow and Account Balance reports prior to the meeting (see Appendix A and B). Account balance is still around $14,000. Notes:

A. Mailed Newsletter Expense: Printing and postage expense ($322) is well ahead of income ($170) from the 41 members who have a hardcopy of the newsletter mailed to them. It was M-S-P to track the income and expense for this item thru November and decide at the Dec Board meeting how much to adjust the charges to those members to cover expenses ongoing.

B. Cost Overruns on the Oregon Coast Tour: see “New Business.”

Old Business:

A. Jerseys: Past VP Don Barden has emailed information to Barb about ordering of bike clothing. Scott will use this information to place a minimum order of jerseys in various sizes and make them available at Bike Club general meetings.

B. Social Event Updates: The Progressive Dinner ride of Sunday, July 17 was cancelled due to not enough interest. The Pot Luck on Sunday, August 21 at the Strong’s is still on.

Unfinished Business:

A. Succession Plan Recruiting Process: Garry is concerned that the decision on who the Board will be recommending for the next VP at the Annual Banquet meeting in November occur sooner than later. It was M-S-P that the Nominating Committee present a candidate to the Board at its June meeting. There were also concerns about being able to present a full slate of Board member candidates for election at the November meeting. It was M-S-P that an email/letter go out from the Nominating Committee prior to the June Board meeting to existing Board members gauging their willingness to continue to serve. That way anticipated vacancies on the Board could be dealt with expeditiously.


25

B. Web Editor Position: Serge will continue on as web manager. No one responded to Garry’s request to fill the position of web editor. We suggested he contact Sally for possible candidates. Garry asked us to suggest candidates who he could talk to.

C. Web Site Concerns: Hershel wondered if the purposes of the web site vs the newsletter vs the Facebook page should be re-examined with the intent of simplifying the content of the web site. Barb and Garry volunteered for this project and will ask Barb Beaton to join them. Goal is to have a plan to present at the October Board meeting.

New Business:

A. Welcoming New Members: Barb will work with Ellen Peller to create a welcoming letter to new members that includes discount coupons from our sponsors and instructions on how to log into the SBC web site.

B. Spokefest: Will occur the Sunday after Labor Day. We intend to have a booth promoting the Club and teaching proper helmet fit at the trade fair on the day of the event.

C. Volunteer Coordinator: Barb would like to recruit a Club member for this job, which she has been doing herself as requests for projects come in from members. We tabled further discussion till our next Board meeting when we can create a job description, suggest candidates and discuss how to prioritize the requests.

D. Ride Leader Issues: Barb has been receiving complaints and requests for help from ride leaders and coordinators about riders showing up so late that rides can’t start on time and about some who join rides but can’t keep up the pace. Barb invited Susan Strong to the meeting to discuss these issues. Susan will develop guidelines for the ride leaders and distribute them to the Board for comment before implementing.

E. Cost Overruns on Oregon Coast Tour: Expectation is that the tours ought to pay for themselves. This tour’s expenses were $408 more than income. Scott, who organized, paid $362 of it out of his own pocket. It was M-S-P to reimburse Scott up to the profit made on the Across Washington tours of 2014 and 2015. The remaining $46 will be covered by the Club as well. In the future the registration fee will be adjusted upward to ensure that all the expenses are covered.

F. Friends of the John Wayne Trail: Garry requested that the SBC become a stakeholder for the Friends of the John Wayne Pioneer Trail and allow them to use our name and logo to promote the Trail’s completion, maintenance, and use. There is no financial obligation for us. A motion to that effect was M-S-P.

G. Donation: Barb, representing the Club, has spoken twice at City Libraries about cycling topics. She was paid a $100 stipend both times and would like to donate the money to the Friends of the John Wayne Trail on the Club’s behalf. A motion supporting her intention was M-S-P.

Adjournment: 8:06 pm. Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 4, 6 pm, at REI Respectfully submitted, Hershel Zellman, Secretary

NOTE: Names highlighted in yellow indicate those people are responsible for an action item.


26

Cash Flow - YTD

1/1/2016 through 7/25/2016

Category Description

INFLOWS

Uncategorized 0.00

Deposit Return 50.00 Donation 20.00 Member Dues 3,404.52 Newsletter Surcharge 180.00 Oregon Coast Tour 2016 1,941.26 Sale of equipment 60.00 Sponsorship Income 1,100.00

TOTAL INFLOWS 6,755.78

OUTFLOWS

Bike Swap 150.00

Bike to Work Awards 500.00 Insurance 1,164.90 Memberships

Other Memberships 200.00

TOTAL Memberships 200.00 Newsletter Exp.

Other Newsletter Exp. 425.36

TOTAL Newsletter Exp. 425.36 Projector 374.79 Rent

Other Rent 65.00

TOTAL Rent 65.00 Tour Expense 1,737.67 Tour Refund 250.00

TOTAL OUTFLOWS 4,867.72

OVERALL TOTAL 1,888.06


27

APPENDIX B

Account Balances - As of 7/25/2016

Account Balance

Bank Accounts

12-month CD 0.00

Bank of America Savings 0.00 BAW Contributions 0.00

Centennial Trail Contributions 0.00 Checking Bank of America 0.00 Sponsorship 2,749.63 STCU Checking 9,396.76

TOTAL Bank Accounts 12,146.39

OVERALL TOTAL 12,146.39

spoke-n-word · barb kehr 290-1967 barb.kehratgmail.com membership rick peller 624-7060...

Documents